In a post-apocalyptic future, martial artist named Kenshiro (Gary Daniels) wanders the wasteland in search of Shin (Costas Mandylor), the man who betrayed him and took away his girlfriend Julia (Isako Washio).

Kenshiro's late master Ryuken (Malcolm McDowell) advises him on his journey, as he fights his way to Shin's capital city, where he plans the total domination of the wasteland.

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Alas, Poor Villain: Stone tearfully surrenders before Kenshiro, and is then killed by a stray bullet from Jackal.

Composite Character: Jackal shares his name with a gang leader from the manga, but his role as a henchman of Shin who gets humiliated by Ken is much closer to Spade. However, instead of merely losing an eye, his wounds forces him to wear a metal contraption to keep his head from exploding, much like Jagi.

Groin Attack: When Shin has Kenshiro down in their initial fight, he stomps him on the nads.

Hostile Weather: Burning acid rain is a common occurrence, which forces characters to refuge.

In-Name-Only: In addition to Jackal (who is a cross between Spade and Jagi in this version), the name "Rao" is used for a minor character (played by Kevin Arbouet) living in Paradise Valley. He has nothing to do with Kenshiro's similarly named horseback-riding conqueror brother (Raoh) and the Japanese dub pronounces his name without the long vowel.

Jawbreaker: Kemp is the first one from Zeed's gang to go down when Kenshiro kicks him through a door, dislocating his jaw.

Terrible Trio: Zeed and his goons Kemp and Neuter, who are the first victims of Kenshiro in his quest for justice.

Villainous Crush: Shin is enamored by Julia, but she preferred her beloved Kenshiro, whom Shin then tried to kill to have her for himself. She spitefully rejects his every advance while he doggedly keeps offering her the world.

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